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Civil Engineer (Career Cluster (Science & Engineering, Architecture…
Civil Engineer
Career Cluster
Science & Engineering, Architecture & Construction
Career Description
Civil engineers help design and build the structures that we use every day. Skyscrapers, hospitals, bridges, power plants-engineers work on them all. They also work on roads, railways, pipelines, and underground systems like sewers.
Civil engineers use their knowledge of math and science in practical ways. They ensure that buildings and transportation systems are safe and efficient. They might calculate the force of water currents on the piers that support bridges. It would be a disaster to have a bridge buckle because it couldn't withstand a rush of water. Or, they may select the best materials to use to build a light rail system.
Civil engineering is a broad field. Specific duties depend on the type of work engineers focus on. For example, some may study a city's sewage system to make sure it can handle heavy rain. But all engineers oversee the progress of the projects they work on.
Post Secondary Pathways
University
It takes about 4 years to earn a bachelor's degree. However, most engineers don't stop there. A master's degree can improve your chances of advancing in the field. A PhD is required to teach at a college or university. It takes 2 years to earn a master's degree. A PhD requires another 4 years of study.
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Career Earnings
$50,000 to more than $150,000 a year.
Job Availability
318 results for Civil Engineer in Ajax, Ontario
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